MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION RIBFIX SYSTEM 8 HOLE STRAIGHT PLATE; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	02/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint: (b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Patient is in her (b)(6).Concomitant medical products: unknown ribfix screw, part# ni, lot# ni.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the rib plate fractured two (2) months post-operatively following an open reduction and internal fixation of a rib fracture.There is no revision planned at this time.It was reported no further information is available.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, lot identification was not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.This report is being submitted to update additional information in section h2, h3, h6 and h10.

• Brand Name: RIBFIX SYSTEM 8 HOLE STRAIGHT PLATE
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 11507489
• Report Number: 0001032347-2021-00122
• Device Sequence Number: 17446107
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888233001335
• UDI-Public: (01)00888233001335
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142823
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,health profession
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 76-2601
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/29/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other